P.S. 120
Parent Weekly Bulletin
Week of 5/24/21
Principal’s Memo
Dear P.S. 120 Families,
The warm weather we’ve had this week serves as a good reminder to plan for the upcoming summer months. In addition to relaxing and spending quality time with family and friends, it is important that our students are engaged in academic and extracurricular activities during July and August. If you have not already considered NYC’s new Summer Rising program, I encourage you to do so. Summer Rising is New York City’s free school-based summer program for any City child in grades K–8. Summer Rising will integrate the strengths of DOE academics with the Department of Youth & Community Development’s (DYCD) school-based enrichment programming. Students in grades K–8 will get outside, learn, and engage with peers and caring adults in safe, supervised, and enriching ways. These programs will provide a bridge to the next school year and allow students to reconnect with one another and with their schools. Students will address unfinished learning while being provided avenues for recreation, exploration, and fun. You canread more hereand apply to Summer Rising by first creating an account here.
This week, most of our students completed the iReady diagnostic exam #3 (final). A few students who require makeup exams will complete them in the coming days. Our school staff will spend time in June analyzing our schoolwide data and planning how we can best support all students through our curriculum, academic recovery, and enrichment activities next school year.
Sincerely,
Robert Marino
PrincipalAnnouncements
15th Annual NYC School Survey: The survey is available to all members of school communities online at NYCSchoolSurvey.org. All survey responses are due by June 11.
Parents of remote students received their access code via email.
Parents of in-person students received their code in a letter sent home 5/14.
Any parent who needs help with the survey access code should please contact Ms. Mitorotonda (718-359-3390 / bmitarotonda@schools.nyc.gov)
Family Art Workshops: P.S. 120's PTA has purchased a series of Family Arts Workshops for the school community to enjoy. Our kick-off workshop on May 17th was a huge success! The next two workshops are 90 minute, hands-on sessions and require registration.
Monday, May 24 from 6:05-7:35pm, Visual Signs of Gratitude Making Workshop
Monday, June 14 from 6:05-6:50pm, Pop-Up Book Page Making Workshop
Please fill out this brief form to register. Zoom links will be provided via ParentSquare.
2021 Chancellor Spring Forums: Attend to join Chancellor Meisha Porter in a conversation. The Chancellor wants to hear questions that families may have and get your feedback on School Reopening. Share your own experiences of back to school for you and your family. This session will be held in Queens on Thursday, May 27, 2021, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Spanish, Mandarin and Bangla interpretation will be available.
Fun Fridays with Flushing Town Hall: P.S. 120 has purchased a series of virtual cultural assemblies for all students to enjoy. Students will view each 45-minute assembly with their teacher (remote students log in via Zoom) on Fridays as scheduled (times TBD):
Friday, May 28: Traditional Mexican dance assembly
Friday, June 4: Cumbia for Kids virtual assembly
Friday, June 11: Chinese Traditional and Folk Music assembly
Friday, June 18: Traditional Chinese dance assembly
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz online Asian Pacific Islandander Heritage Month. Find more information and flyers.
Free COVID-19 Vaccine available now: Find more information here.
Free Yoga and Mindfulness Courses Webinars: For more information, view or download this flyer.
UFT Health and Fitness for Children and Adults: Details and Registration here.
May 29 — Hip-Hop: Together we’ll learn a piece of hip-hop choreography, incorporating street dance styles, and the pop-locking technique. Children may be invited to use props to understand counts and rhythm and to enhance their motor skills.
June 5 — Budget-Friendly Dinners: This session will teach you how to prepare healthy food using everyday cooking items you may already have in your fridge or freezer. Learn easy tips to cook meals with your family that are super tasty and economical!
Mental Health Awareness Month: Register here for one of the four sessions listed below:
Date: Thursday, May 27th, 2021 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Date: Thursday, May 27th, 2021 Schedule: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
READY 4K Virtual Family Fun Hour: Feelings & Friends On Tuesday, May 25 at 6 pm. See the flyer for more details and register here. Captions will also be available in English and Spanish throughout the workshop.
Fresh Air Fund Summer Camp now is available to register. Click here to find out more.
Emergency Broadband Benefit to Families:
Monthly Benefit: a discount of up to $50/month for broadband service, equipment, and device rentals; or
One-time Device Discount: up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of $10 - $50), where available.
Families can visit the FCC’s EBB webpage and view this FAQ to learn more about the EBB program. Translated materials are available via the following links: Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French and Vietnamese.
SEL Corner
Announcements
If a parent/guardian needs support from our school counselors, please complete this form.
If you cannot access your child’s MySchools account (the one used to apply for middle school), please call 203-548-0204 or email rwoodburn@schools.nyc.gov
Resources
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Library. Click here to check out a booklist with Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander characters.
Please accept our apologies for the late notice - May is also Jewish American Heritage Month. Click here to view a PDF of some famous and important contributions from Jewish Americans.
Brain Power Wellness
As you know, we strive to enrich our minds, bodies and hearts each day at P.S.120! We have been using Brain Power Wellness activities to provide virtual “brain breaks” while we engage in in-person and remote learning.
DragonFire TV - Please continue to watch the “Strategy of the Week” videos with your child, and help them master each strategy!
This week, we will be combining breathing and relaxation.
To spread Brain Power throughout our P.S. 120 community, please try some individual activities with your children on Mr. Manzione’s YouTube channel! This week, please enjoy a review of:
Infinity Drawing
Tap & Sweep
Balancing Poses
In addition to Mr. Manzione’s YouTube page, please check out and share the Brain Power YouTube Page and Brain Power I.G. Live pages with your family!
Family Workshop: There is one more Brain Power Wellness Wednesday Workshop this year! Please attend on Wednesday, 5/26 with your family. See the flyer here. Join the workshop on Zoom from 5:00-6:00 PM:
Zoom ID: 821 0434 2330
Password: 689041
Celebrations
May 2021 Calendar: Please review this month’s calendar for important dates/events!
May 28th - School Spirit Day: This month, our theme is “Crazy Hat/Hair Day!” On Friday, May 28th, all students, both in-person and remote, may celebrate Crazy Hat/Hair Day in class.
May 31st - Memorial Day: There will be NO SCHOOL on 5/31 in observance of Memorial Day.